Cars have always been a part of the lifestyle of hip-hop culture. Whether it was the topic of a song or the featured item in a music video, we have always associated vehicles with music. They’ve become a symbol of status. From the type of vehicle you have to the amount of accessories you’ve hooked your ride up with, your car signifies just how much swag you possess. But there's a huge difference between a truly cool car and one that's just expensive: customization and features. It's what separates a generic Cadillac from a pimpmobile. The same holds true for hip-hop’s finest. Real car guys like Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Lil Wayne know how to make their rides stand out in a way that's flamboyant sometimes, but also tasteful to the well-trained eye.

One of the hottest cars out right now is the Dodge Charger. You might have wanted one after watching Nelly drive it in his “Flap Your Wings” video or after seeing it in the driveways of rap artists such as Twista and Mike Jones on the MTV show Cribs, but the Dodge Charger is much more than a car to give you some street cred. It can actually save you a buck or two. Before even taking it for a test drive, it’s not hard to judge its character. Starting under $26,000 and equipped with a revised 5.7 liter V8 front engine, the Charger will give you the power you need so you can ball out on a budget. It's covered in chrome accents and bumping to the sound of a 322-watt amp. Not too flashy but definitely something that will get you noticed, this car is sure to make a name for itself in 2010.

Dodge has integrated today's design standards and styling into a vehicle that is both modern and futuristic. The result is a car that could rule the road while turning on your swag. Saving some dollars never looked or felt so good.